Situated in the heart of Southern California's San Bernardino Valley, Ontario epitomizes the contrasts of Southern California's Inland Empire. With dramatic views of the San Gabriel Mountains to the north and the Santa Ana Mountains to the south, Ontario is one of California's most appealing regions. It's also easily accessible. Ontario is home to the LA/Ontario International Airport and crisscrossed by Interstates 10 and 15, making it a regional transportation hub and a convenient access point for visitors to Los Angeles. With its prime location as well as its options for shopping and entertainment, people looking for Ontario CA apartments will find many reasons to make the city their own landing spot.
The high cost of living is a given in Southern California, but people looking to rent in Ontario will find it to be more affordable than some of its neighbors. One bedroom apartments in Ontario range from around $900 to $1,400 per month and come with a host of amenities that will make you feel like you're living the life of luxury. To find Ontario apartments or rentals, check out our apartment listings. We are more than happy to help you find your next home.
With access to planes, trains and automobiles, Ontario is a freight hub for the region, and distribution and warehousing jobs are the city's largest areas of employment. UPS is a major employer, as is grocery distributor Pro & Sons, but the largest source of jobs is the airport itself. Ontario is also home to Mag Instrument, which manufactures the popular Maglite flashlight line. Production of parts for Toyota cars also helps make up the city's substantial manufacturing sector.
Those living in Ontario CA apartments are also really close to the regional campuses of Brandman University and National University, both private institutions.
Although Ontario California offers easy access to the rich entertainment options of the entire region, there are plenty of reasons to stay in the city itself. As the largest outlet shopping mall in Southern California, Ontario Mills is a landmark for area shoppers, as well as an entertainment destination for movie and arcade goers.
Ontario is also home to Citizens Business Bank Arena, which hosts the Ontario Reign ECHL ice hockey team, as well as a range of concerts and other visiting attractions.
The city of Ontario enjoys the natural benefits of a great location, and, in addition to a great climate, the nearby Angeles and San Bernadino National Forests provide great getaways.